Queen of the Lakes is a Great Lake Books publication.

Now in its second edition, Pollution of Lakes and Rivers provides essential insights into present-day water quality problems from an international perspective. Explains simply and effectively how lake sediments can be used to reconstruct pollution history Includes over 200 additional references and a new chapter on recent climatic change and its effects on water quality and quantity Tackles present-day water quality problems from an international perspective Previously published by Hodder Arnold PowerPoint slides of the artwork from the book are available from: http://post.queensu.ca/~pearl/textbook.htm Reviews: "This is a very well-written and wide-ranging volume that is both instructive and topical. It is likely to prove useful as an introduction to the general area, a reference source and for teaching purposes." (The Holocene, November 2008) "If you thought that paleolimnology was just mud, pollen, and diatoms then you will likely be both struck by the complexity of this field of research and grateful that John Smol, FRSC, has described it so clearly and broadly. Simply put, the second edition is an excellent book." ( Journal of Phycology, 2008) “This is a useful text. It provides a good level of detail so that the beginner in this area can appreciate what palaeolimnology can (and cannot) achieve. It goes beyond the simple introduction to provide a detailed understanding of how techniques can be applied ... This is a different take on the usual pollution text and would be of great use to those wishing to understand more from sedimentary records.” Taken from the British Ecological Society’s Teaching Ecology website "John Smol has extensive experience in this field of paleoenvironmental research which he combines well with his excellent written communication skills to produce a text that is easy to read but also thought provoking." (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2009) “The breadth of coverage in this text is impressive.” (Lake and Reservoir Management, 2009) “If I could speak with fluidity and clarity in my lectures as consistently as John Smol writes my students would be very grateful.” (Journal of Paleolimnology, 2009)

It starts with a request. Reaching out to the Azure family is difficult, but I’m not sure what else to do. My kingdom is under threat from a traitor. One of my lakes is dying and with it, the magic. I’m alone ruling this land with no family to help. When Elliott arrives to offer his assistance instead of his brother, it throws me off balance. I haven’t forgotten my previous encounter with the handsome prince. Now he’s in my home, his bedroom next to mine. Temptation right on my doorstep. I’ve ruled this land—my home—for years. I’m one of the most powerful women in the realm. Yet, I can’t stop what’s happening here on my own. Elliott may not have been who I expected, but I’m grateful he’s here. He’s a strong knight who will stop at nothing to keep me safe. Our connection grows every day. But as with everything in my life, nothing comes easily. Lives are lost. Hearts are shattered. In the darkest hour, fate proves that everything does happen for a reason. The Fuchsia Lakes is book three in the Iridescent Realm series. It features a heroine with magical abilities and a prince who will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves. This book contains explicit content and graphic violence intended for those 18 and over. Each book in the series ends with a happily ever after and is best enjoyed when read in order.